Charger Girls to host pre-audition workshop

Each year, hundreds of talented women from all over the country audition to become members of “The Hottest Dance Team in the NFL,” the Charger Girls.

With auditions less than a month away on April 5, any woman trying out for the 2009 Charger Girls should be ready for a fun yet challenging experience. To help provide some insight on the audition process, a pre-audition workshop will be held on March 15 at Jenny Craig Pavilion at USD from 2-5 pm.

“We host a workshop every year to give a broader idea of everything we’re looking for,” said Charger Girls DirectorLisa Simmons. “We work with them on dance technique, choreography and put them through a mock audition. We do our best to prepare them for what they can expect in April.”

Last year over 400 applicants auditioned for the 28 spots available. This spring, the hope is to increase the number of applicants even more and put together the best possible team. That’s why women who are auditioning for this year’s squad should really consider taking advantage of the workshop being offered.

“It really gives the girls who go to the workshop a huge advantage when it comes time for the auditions,” said Simmons.

If auditioning for the Charger Girls seems like a big challenge, it should, especially when you consider the benefits of being a Charger Girl. At each home game, the Charger Girls get the thrill of performing in front of nearly 70,000 fans. The girls also gain valuable national exposure, as well as receiving an opportunity to participate in the team’s annual swimsuit calendar, widely considered one of the best in the NFL.